Junior Data Scientist - DonorSearch

Background:

DonorSearch is the leading provider of prospect research solutions and AI-powered technologies, serving over 6,800 nonprofit organizations across the US. We are family-owned, headquartered in Maryland, and have a rapidly-growing remote workforce in every U.S. timezone.  With our outstanding reputation and team of innovative professionals, we seek someone to join us to expand our brand and make a lasting impact on the world.  

At DonorSearch, we value: Innovation, Excellence, Growth, Collaboration, and Quality.

Job Summary:

DonorSearch Ai introduced deep learning and machine learning into the nonprofit sector by building custom models with a robust interactive visualization tool to help organizations fundraise more efficiently.  The Data Scientist will use best-in-class machine learning technologies to develop machine learning algorithms to meet various objectives of fundraising staff. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Builds production-quality, custom predictive models to enhance and expand our core product
• Investigates new data sources, perform statistical analyses, and document findings
• Works with engineering and data vendors to improve the accuracy of our data sources 
• Performs analysis on a wide variety of large and disparate datasets using complex techniques
• Creates presentations and data visualizations to effectively communicate results to internal staff and external customers
• Applies and combines current and emerging techniques and tools in novel ways
• Develops and combines complex data analysis techniques and methods for a specific application
• Prepares and aggregates large datasets ML builds and scoring
• Maintains machine learning models and evaluate ongoing performance
• Provides support to DonorSearch Aristotle clients with phases of data discovery, aggregation, delivery, onboarding, and adoption

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of related experience; Master's degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 1 year of related experience; or PhD in similar disciplines.
• Broad knowledge in one or more related fields of the following areas: artificial intelligence, quantitative modeling, machine learning, statistics, math, data science and data visualization.
• Experience in wide application of principles, theories, basic programming and Artificial Intelligence Techniques and concepts
• Hands on experience in building, testing, operationalizing and maintaining machine learning models
• Extensive knowledge of applicable industry and/or academic practices and standards in software design & development and Computer Science
• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline
• Experience including applied techniques in modern data science and machine learning in production environments
• Expert knowledge of Python & SQL
• Collaborative, team-focused attitude with a strong desire to advance the product and learn new things
• The ability to communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience
• Self-starter with experience turning ideas into actionable designs
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Eligible to work within the United States

Note: This is a remote position that requires up to 25% travel.

The Salary range for this position is $60,000, with bonus potential. DonorSearch offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, voluntary life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, teleworking opportunities, personal and professional development opportunities, and many more exciting perks

www.donorsearch.net

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